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English: 330-PS-9081 (USN 710211): The World’s largest non-rigid airship, the U.S. Navy’s ZPG-3W, built by Goodyear Aircraft Corporation is readied for its maiden flight at Akron, Ohio. The prototype of a new class, it was designed expressly for airborne early warning duties far at sea. Concealed within the envelope exterior is the largest revolving radar antenna ever carried by any type aircraft. The ZPG-3W is reported to have a capacity of approximately 1 ½ cubic feet and is powered by two Wright R 1820-88 engines. In the background is a ZS2G-1 airship with an inflation capacity of 650,000 cubic feet. 21 men manned the ZPG-3W. Note, in June 1960, the ZPG-3W collapsed in the air and aided to the U.S. Navy’s decision to end the Navy airship program in 1961. Photograph released August 6, 1958. (11/18/2014).
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